*The city saw 269 deaths caused by Alzheimer’s disease, the ninthleading cause of death for those 85 and older.

Frieden stressed that too many people still die at early ages from preventable causes.

“Quitting smoking, making sure your blood pressure and cholesterol are under control, getting a flu shot every year, getting a colonoscopy and other cancer screenings, getting tested for HIV, and living free of dependence on drugs and alcohol are critical to the continued reduction of preventable illness and death in New York City,” he said.

Frieden also noted that an increase in obesity has contributed to the diabetes surge.